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And so it begins once more: Miss Philippines Earth 2021

Posted by Norman on March 16, 2021
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And so it begins once more…

The search is on for Miss Philippines Earth 2021!

After successfully mounting its 20th anniversary virtual pageant last year, Miss Philippines-Earth once again opens its doors to aspiring beauty queens and environmental advocates to take part in a life-changing experience.

The nationwide search for the next wave of Beauties for a Cause is now open to:

– Filipinas, 18 to 28 years old
– At least a high school graduate and of good moral standing
– outstanding looks and personality
– at least 5’4” in height, with above-average communication skills, and knowledge on and concern for the environment.

For its 21st edition, Miss Philippines-Earth takes on the theme “Colors of the Earth” to reflect the vast and unique biodiversity of the country. The theme also alludes to the brighter outlook on 2021 coming from a rather bleak 2020 due to the pandemic. The grand coronation of Miss Philippines-Earth 2021 is set on July, and will take on a virtual format. With the continuous rise of Covid-19 cases in the country, Carousel thought it best to forego the live staging of the pageant for the second time. The safety of the delegates, the production staff, and the public is still paramount for the organization, and will not, in any way, put anyone involved with the event at risk.

But even without the live coronation event, Miss Philippines-Earth followers can still look forward to an exciting virtual production showcasing the country’s breathtaking tourism destinations and, of course, the beauty of the Filipina Earth ambassador.

Submission of application is now ongoing.

For more information and details on the screening process, please check the Miss Philippines Earth website at http://www.missphilippines-earth.com

#ColorsOfTheEarth #MissPhilippinesEarth2021

Miss Philippines Earth 2020 Roxie Baeyens who is celebrating her birthday today

Pageantry Norms: The Inaugural Episode

Posted by Norman on June 28, 2020
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Sharing with you the video of the inaugural episode of #PageantryNorms via The Philippine Pageantry. Inspite of the occasional technical difficulties and all, we were still able to make it through.

It’s not easy mounting an online discussion program but fulfilling once everything was set into motion.

Thank you to my guests Hannah Arnold, Bella Ysmael and Shane Tormes.

The Miss Philippines Earth 2020 Virtual Beach Wear Competition

Posted by Norman on June 11, 2020
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Congratulations to the winners of the Miss Philippines Earth 2020 Virtual Beach Wear Competition:

🥇 Gold – June Cyra Pineda of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur
🥈 Silver – Shane Quintana Tormes of Atimonan, Quezon
🥉 Bronze – Roxie Baeyens of Baguio City

#missphilippinesearth2020

The winners of the Virtual Beach Wear Competition of Miss Philippines Earth 2020

normannorman.com’s Early Favorites for Miss Philippines Earth 2020

Posted by Norman on May 30, 2020
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This is it!

I have been maintaining my Youtube channel #normannormandotcom for quite some time, but it’s only now that I uploaded my first face-to-face vlog. Since we are already entering the #NewNormal of pageantry, it definitely is high time that I start vlogging on top of blogging. Pardon the still-amateurish effort, but I know it will improve in due time.

So for my first feature, I am sharing my early favorites for Miss Philippines Earth 2020. After yesterday’s post about the 33 Eco Angels vying for the crown, here now is my initial shortlist. Do keep in mind that the bulk of the competition will take place next month so the composition of my running picks is still subject to change as every phase of the preliminary events are held progressively.

Please watch by clicking on the link below and don’t forget to hit the #subscribe button as well. You will get more updates and other pageant-related infos on a regular basis.

Sherry Ann Tormes: From Earth Warrior to Binibini to Earth Angel

Posted by Norman on January 28, 2020
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Back in 2017, Marie Sherry Ann Tormes was part of Miss Philippines Earth where she won the special title of Miss Hannah’s. The following year, she suited up for a first-ever stint as Binibini of Bb. Pilipinas 2018 where she was awarded Miss Talent. Last year, she went back again to Bb. Pilipinas.

This year, and at 27 years of age, Shane is shedding off her Binibini mode and returning to Mother Earth. She just screened for Miss Philippines Earth 2020 and I have a feeling that she will achieve her biggest pageant success as an Earth Angel.

Shane is one determined fighter who has paid her pageant dues the hard way. And I can sense that she will get her just reward in 2020. Her preparations are diligently covered. And there’s just no room for errors this time around.

Miss Philippines Earth 2020 on the pipeline?

What do you think, dear readers?

The Binibinis who went to Boracay: Through the eyes of Dookie Ducay

Posted by Norman on June 4, 2019
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Here are photos of the #Binibinis who went to #Boracay for their out-of-town trip organized by Miss Universe Philippines

Dookie Ducay took these shots.

#missuniversephilippines #bbpilipinas2019 #beyondbeauty

An Island Tour for Bb. Pilipinas 2019

Posted by Norman on May 21, 2019
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The first half of the Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2019 were flown to Boracay Island today (the other half to Vigan, Ilocos Sur) as part of the out-of-town island tour organized by Miss Universe Philippines for the national pageant.

Henann Prime Beach Resort and Henann Regency Resort & Spa are hosting them.

Above and below are some personal shots of the ladies who are part of the group.

LHIVEFree Redvocates Press Presentation

Posted by Norman on September 21, 2018
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Two months ago, the Department of Health (DOH) launched the search for ambassadors that will serve as the face and voice of their continuing efforts to stop the increasing numbers of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the country—in addition to getting existing patients to continue their treatment.

Named LHIVE FREE, the search comes in the form of a three-way pageant (open to male, female and transwomen). Fast forward to today, the agency announces the top 30 finalists (10 from each category) who are in the running to win the said competition.

Chosen as Press Favorites during the Presentation are Jearu Ed Magbuhat among the males, Patrixia Sherly Santos among the females and popular Matmat Centino among the transgender women.

The Male Finalists

The Female Finalists

The Transgender Women Finalists

“Although personality and looks are major considerations for choosing the finalists, we focused also on their commitment to the campaign. At the end of the day, what we are trying to do here is bring the conversation about HIV and AIDS in the mainstream media; sort of putting it front and center, so that people who are at risk or already have the virus will not be afraid to seek for help,” says says Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III.

In total, the agency received hundreds of entries for the search.

“Whoever will win this search will dedicate a significant amount of their time in helping spread awareness and debunk myths about HIV and AIDS, as well as promote safe sex. And we are looking for people who will put the movement high in their priority list,” he adds.

LHIVE FREE’s final pageant night will be held on September 28, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia Complex. During which, the campaign’s current face, Miss International 2016, Kylie Verzosa, will personally crown the winners who will join her and the DOH in a series of promotional activities that will dispel wrong information and negative stigma associated with the virus, as well as bring help to individuals who are infected by it.

The Talented Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2018

Posted by Norman on February 10, 2018
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Fifteen (15) Binibinis performed during the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Talent Competition held at the Farmers Plaza Activity Area earlier. Seven of them sang, five of them danced, one played the keyboard, another one did folk dance-cum-rhythmic gymnastics and the last did a dog obedience act with her two beloved canines onstage.

At the end of it all – and if I were a judge – the three best talents would belong to If I had to score my Top 3 in the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Talent Competition, the singers will definitely place on top starting with #Binibini20 Catriona Gray with her version of Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain”

Here is the second of my Top 3 – #Binibini40 Angelie Aubrey Mariño Asuncion with her adaptation of Sitti Navarro’s “Para Sa Akin”

Lastly, here is #Binibini8 Shane Quintana Tormes with her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “(Just like A) Natural Woman”

Now I have to give props to #Binibini14 Samantha Mae Bernardo for showing a unique talent. She danced a folk number with a liquid-filled glass on top of her head and then segued to a display of her skills in rhythmic gymnastics using the hula hoop.

More talent videos in my next post, dear readers!